Maha masha thel is a classical Ayurvedic oil made by Bowatte in Kandy. Masha is the Sanskrit name for black gram (Vigna mungo), which gives this group of oils its name.
What is in it
The maker does not publish the ingredient list, so see the label for the full recipe.
How it is used
- For external use.
- A generous amount is massaged well into the skin, and the area is then kept warm with a compress, as the maker describes.
- Follow the label or the advice of an Ayurvedic physician.
Sizes
30ml, 100ml and 200ml bottles.
Storage
Keep the bottle closed and upright, in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
Read the label before use, and ask a doctor or an Ayurvedic physician first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care.
Bowatte Beheth Shalawa is an Ayurvedic family business in Kandy, founded in 1914 by the Ayurvedic physician Dr H. B. Bowatte.


